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Recipe #1 Easy Pork Chops for Two
Recipe #2 Roast Beef Poor Boy
Recipe #2
Roast Beef Poor Boy
mayonnaise
1 small French bread loaf, about 12 inches, split
1/2 to 3/4 cup shredded lettuce
8 ounces thinly sliced roast beef
1/2 cup thick beef gravy
1 small tomato, thinly sliced
Split the French bread and warm for a few minutes in a hot oven (about 375 degrees), or toast lightly under the broiler. Spread the bottom piece of bread generously with mayonnaise, then layer with shredded lettuce, beef, gravy, and tomato slices. Cover and slice to serve. Serves 2.
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Recipe #3
Roast Duckling
1 frozen duckling, thawed
2 oranges, peeled
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons champagne
3 egg yolks
2 cups heavy cream
salt and pepper
orange segments for garnish
Wash duck and pat dry inside and out. Stuff with peeled oranges. Prick skin all over with fork. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Place on rack in roasting pan. Roast in a preheated 350° oven for 30 to 35 minutes per pound. Remove and cut into 4 sections; discard orange pulp. Arrange on a hot serving platter and keep warm while preparing sauce. Place cream and egg yolks in a shallow pan; heat gently. Add orange juice and champagne a little at a time. Add a little salt to taste. Allow sauce to come to a simmer; continue to heat for 15 seconds. Do not boil. Pour sauce over duck and garnish with fresh orange sections. Serves 2.
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Recipe #4 Steak Salad W/Creamy Green Onion Dressing From Elsa Seattle WA
Recipe #4
Steak Salad W/Creamy Green Onion Dressing
salt and freshly ground pepper
1 sirloin strip steak. 1 to 1 1/2" thick (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 or 3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup heavy cream
8 to 10 leaves romaine lettuce, rinsed and torn in pieces
radishes, sliced, optional
grated carrot, optional
Place a heavy oven-proof skillet in the oven; heat to 450°. Salt and pepper the steak on both sides. Turn one large burner to high; carefully place the hot pan on the burner. Cook the steak over high heat about 40 to 50 seconds on each side; carefully move the pan back to the hot oven. Cook for about 7 to 10 minutes, depending on how well done you like your steak. Remove the steak from the pan; cover with foil and let rest for a few minutes. Place the hot skillet over medium heat; add water and vinegar. Stir to loosen browned bits and reduce to about half. Add cream and onion; bring to a boil. Pour cream and onion mixture into a small bowl then prepare salad. Slice steak thinly at an angle. In a medium bowl or 2 to 4 separate serving dishes, arrange torn romaine leaves, sliced radish, and other vegetables, if desired. Top with steak slices and drizzle with the warm dressing. Serve immediately. Serves 2 to 4.
From Elsa Seattle WA U.S.A.
"Thankyou"! Elsa
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Recipe #5 Blue Cheese Wedge (salad)
Recipe #5
Blue Cheese Wedge
(salad)
1/3 of a head of iceberg lettuce
4 oz. blue cheese dressing
1 Tbl. blue cheese crumbles
1 tsp. red onion
1 tsp. Roma tomatoes
1 tsp. bacon bits
Pinch of black pepper
Cut a head of iceberg lettuce into thirds or halves if it's small. Place inside sealed plastic bag. Then, put inside another plastic bag filled with ice water.
Place the chilled lettuce on a plate. Cover with blue cheese dressing. Top with blue cheese crumbles, diced red onion, diced Roma tomato, bacon bits, and black pepper. Serves 1.
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Recipes from #6 to #25 Breakfast Dishes and Smoothies Some Lowcalorie/Fat #10 Food Equivalents and Liquid convertions
Recipe #6 Egg and Bacon Breakfast Casserole
Recipe #6
Egg and Bacon Breakfast Casserole
(for two)
4 to 6 slices bacon, diced
3 slices bread, lightly buttered
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. ground paprika
Cook bacon until browned. Cut bread into smaller pieces. In a lightly buttered deep casserole (1-quart size), make layers of bread pieces and bacon. Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, mustard, and paprika; pour over bread and bacon. Bake at 350° for about 40 minutes, or until puffy and a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serves 2.
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Recipe #7 Pattianne's Omelette (for one)
Recipe #7
Pattianne's Omelette
(for one)
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. milk
dash of salt and pepper
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine **NOTE butter is best use
1/4 cup chopped cooked meat or cheese (ham, bacon, roast chicken/turkey)
small amount green onion (if desired)
In a mixing bowl, beat with fork (or use a shaker); eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Add cooked meat or cheese, green onion if using. Heat butter or margarine in skillet untill it just sizzles. Pour in egg mixture; turn heat to low. During cooking, lift edges and tip pan so uncooked mixture flows underneath. Do NOT stir. Cook untill entire omelette is set. Turn out onto plate. Serve immediately. Serves 1.
**Suggestion for completing meal---toast, sliced orange and glass of milk.
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Recipe #8 Pinapple French Toast (for one)
Recipe #8
Pinapple French Toast
1 egg
1/4 cup pinapple juice (unsweetened)
dash of salt
2 slices of bread
1 Tbsp. margarine
2 slices unsweetened pineapple
With a fork or shaker; combine egg, pineapple juice and salt mix untill blended. Dip slices of bread into egg mixture (on BOTH sides) and fry on medium heat in melted margarine untill golden brown; turn over and fry on opposite side. Serve topped with slices of pineapple.
**Suggestion for completing meal--a glass of milk
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Recipe #9 Pecan French Toast
Recipe #9
Pecan French Toast
PREP 10 min. COOK 35 min. TOTAL 45 min
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1/4 cup chopped pecans
4 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
2 eggs
2/3 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup; cook over medium heat until thickened, about 3 minutes. Pour into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish; sprinkle with pecans. Top with bread. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla and salt; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Invert onto a serving platter. 2 servings. "ENJOY"!
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#10 Food Equivalents and Liquid convertions
Food Equivalents and Liquid convertions
Ingredient: Measurements: Equivalent:
Bread and Crumbs:
Soft bread crumbs: 1 cup =(250ml) or 2 slices bread
Bread cubes: 1 cup =(250ml)or 2 slices bread
Fine graham cracker crumbs: 1 cup =(250ml) or 14 square crackers
Fine vanilla wafer crumbs: 1 cup =(250ml) or 22 wafers
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DAIRY:
butter or margarine: 1 pound = 2 cups (500ml) or 4 sticks
heavy or whipping cream: 1 cup =2 cups whipped
cream cheese: 8 oz. (250 g) =1 cup (250ml)
swiss or Cheddar cheese: 1 pound (454 g) =4 cups shredded or (1 litre)
blue cheese, crumbled: 4 oz. (125 g) =1 cup (250ml)
parmesan or Romano cheese: 4 oz. (125 g) =1 1/4 cups or grated (300ml)
egg: 1 large =3 tablespoons egg (50ml)
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DRIED Legumes:
Dried beans or peas: 1 cup =2 1/4 cups cooked (550 ml)
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FRUIT:
apples: 1 pound (500g) =3 medium
bannanas: 1 pound (500 g) =3 medium
lemon: 1 medium =3 tablespoons juice (50ml)
orange: 1 medium =1/3 to 1/2 cup juice (75 to 125ml)
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Fresh Herbs: 1 tablespoon =1 teaspoon dried
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Pasta:
elbow macaroni, uncooked 8 oz (250 g) =4 cups cooked or (1 litre)
spaghetti, uncooked 8 oz (250 g) =4 cups cooked or (1 litre)
medium noodles, uncooked 8 oz (250 g) =3 3/4 cups cooked (900ml)
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Rice:
regular long grain rice, uncooked 1 cup (250 ml) =3 cups cooked
quick-cooking rice, uncooked 1 cup (250 ml) =2 cups cooked
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Vegtables:
carrots 1 pound (500 g) =2 1/2 cups sliced (625 ml)
cabbage 1 pound (500 g) =4 cups shredded or (1 litre)
onions (yellow) 1 pound (500 g) =5-6 medium
all-purpose potatoes 1 pound (500 g) =3 medium
fresh mushrooms 1 pound (500 g) =3 cups sliced (750 ml)
tomatoes 1 pound (500 g) =3 medium
broccoli 1 pound (500 g) =2 cups florets (500 ml)
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Miscellaneous:
cooked meat 1 pound (454 g) =3 cups diced (750 ml)
raw boneless meat 1 pound (454 g) =2 cups cooked or cubed (500 ml)
raw ground beef 1 pound (454 g) =2 3/4 cups cooked (650 ml)
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Emergency Substitutions:
If You Don't Have: Substitute:
1 cup cake flour (250 ml) 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons all-purpose
flour (225 ml)
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1 tsp. baking powder (5ml) 1/4 tsp. (1ml) baking soda + 1/2 cup
buttermilk or sour milk (125ml) to
replace 1/2 cup (125ml) of liquid
called for.
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1 package active dry yeast 1 cake compressed yeast
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1 cup granulated sugar (250 ml) 1 cup packed brown sugar OR 2 cups
sifted icing sugar
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1 cup honey 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar (300ml)
+ 1/4 cup liquid (50ml)
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1 cup corn syrup 1 cup granulated sugar + 1/4 cup
liquid (50ml)
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1 square unsweetened chocolate 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder + 1
Tbsp. butter or maragarine
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1 cup whipping cream, whipped 2 cups whipped dessert topping
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1 cup buttermilk 1 Tbsp. lemon juice OR vinegar
+ enough whole milk to make 1 cup, let
stand 5 minutes before using, OR 1 cup
plain yogurt.
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1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup
water OR 1 cup skim milk + 2 tsp.
butter or margarine
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1 cup light cream 2 Tbsp. butter + 1 cup minus 2 Tbsp.
milk.
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2 cups tomato sauce 3/4 cup tomato paste + 1 cup water
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1 cup tomato juice 1/2 cup tomato sauce + 1/2 cup water
OR 1 cup V8 Vegtable Cocktail.
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1 clove garlic 1/8 tsp. garlic powder OR minced dry
garlic (0.5 ml)
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1 small onion 1 tsp. onion powder OR 1 Tbsp. minced
dried onion (15ml) dehydrated
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1 tsp. dry mustard 1 Tbsp. prepared mustard
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1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel 1/2 tsp. lemon extract (2ml)
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Liquid Conversion
METRIC US
15 ml 1 level tablespoon
30 ml 1/8 cup
60 ml 1/4 cup
90 ml 3/8 cup
125 ml 1/2 cup
150 ml 2/3 cup
175 ml 3/4 cup
250 ml 1 cup
300 ml 1 1/4 cups
375 ml 1 1/2 cups
500 ml 2 cups
600 ml 2 1/2 cups
900 ml 3 3/4 cups
1 litre 4 cups= 1 quart
1 1/4 litres 1 1/4 quarts
1 1/2 litres 3 US pints
2 litres 8 cups= 2 quarts
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Recipe #11 Pattianne's Delicious Banana Shake
Recipe #11
Pattianne's Delicious Banana Shake
Easy/Quick!
Start your day with this fast, delicious smooothie! Potassium is great for "High Blood Presuure" too!
1 banana sliced
1 cup milk
1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 tsp. honey
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. each Wheat germ and Bran (optional)
Process all ingredients in a blender untill smooth. Serve immediatly. Serves 1-2.
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Recipe doubled:
2 bananas sliced
2 cups milk
2 cups nonfat vanilla yogurt
1 cup pineapple juice
1 Tbsp. honey
1/2 - 3/4 tsp. each Wheat germ and Bran (optional)
Process all ingredients in a blender untill smooth. Serve immediatly. Serves 2-4.
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Recipe #12 Strawberry Smoothie
Recipe #12
Strawberry Smoothie
(for 2)
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon sugar or use sugar substitute
1 cup lemon yogurt (8 ounces)
3/4 cup milk
fresh strawberries for garnish if desired
Blend strawberries and sugar in blender until mashed; add yogurt and milk. Blend just until foamy. Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired. Serve immediately. Makes 2 servings, about 8 ounces each.
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Recipe #13 Breakfast Smoothie #1
Recipe #13
Breakfast Smoothie #1
2 ice cubes
1 cup 2% milk or skim milk
1 bananna, fresh or frozen
drizzle of honey
1/4 tsp. bran and wheat germ (optional)
1 egg
Whip all ingredients in the blender for 30 seconds. Serves 1.
Delicious!
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Recipe #14 Breakfast Smoothie #2
Recipe #14
Breakfast Smoothie #2
1 Tbsp. peanut butter
1 Tbsp. cocoa
1 banana
1 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg (optional)
Blend all together in blender. Serves 1.
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Recipe #15 Healthy Smoothie
Recipe #15
Healthy Smoothie
1 cup milk
1 serving Wheyfit Chocolate Protein powder
1 tbsp. peanut butter
2 tbsp. soy lecithin granules (for a healthy heart)
1 tbsp. organic flaxseed oil
3-4 ice cubes
Blend altogether in blender. Serves 1.
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Recipe #16 Orange-Banana Breakfast Smoothie Lowcalorie/Fat
Recipe #16
Orange-Banana Breakfast Smoothie
Lowcalorie/Fat
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sliced banana
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 ice cubes
Fresh mint sprig, for garnish
Combine orange juice, banana, brown sugar, and almond extract in a blender.
Add ice cubes and blend until thick and smooth. Pour into a serving glass and garnish with a mint sprig, if desired. Serves: 1
Per serving: Calories 190, fat 1 g, saturated fat 0 g, cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 6 mg, fiber 2 g, protein 2 g.
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Recipe #17 Chocolate-Mint Smoothie
Recipe #17
Chocolate-Mint Smoothie
1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
1 frozen banana
3 Tbsp. chocolate syrup
1/2 tsp. Mint extract
2/3 cup crushed ice
Combine all ingredients in blender and process until smooth and creamy. Makes two servings.
Nutritional values per serving: 163 calories, 1g fat, 38g
carbohydrates, 3mg cholesterol, 86mg sodium.
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Recipe #18 Pineapple Fruit Shake (Milk-Free)
Recipe #18
Pineapple Fruit Shake (Milk-Free)
1/2 cup pineapple juice
5 ice cubes
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup milk substitute
In a blender, combine juice, strawberries, ice cubes and milk substitute. You may sweeten the shake with a teaspoon of sugar (16 calories/4 grams of carbohydrate per teaspoon) or if you wish you could add a packet of artificial sweetener of your choice. If shake is too thick, add a few tablespoons of water. Makes one serving.
Nutritional values per serving: 201 calories, 8g protein, 35g
carbohydrates, 5g fat, 0g saturated fat, 33 mg sodium, 6g fiber and
25g sugar.
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Recipe #19 Herbed Parmesan Baked Eggs
Recipe #19
Herbed Parmesan Baked Eggs
1 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. minced fresh thyme
2 eggs
Pinch salt
Dash freshly ground white pepper
Dash freshly grated nutmeg
1 tbsp. snipped chives or chervil
Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Heavily grease small individual casserole dishes or ramekins (flatter is better) with half of the butter. Sprinkle a tablespoon of Parmesan cheese in each dish, tilting the dish to coat the buttered sides with the parmesan. Repeat with the thyme. Break one egg into each dish. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Dot with the remaining butter. Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked the way you like them. Top with the snipped chives or chervil and serve immediately. Makes 2 servings.
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Recipe #20
Jelly Crepes
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk + 1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flour butter or margarine, softened
strawberry or grape jelly
confectioner’s sugar
In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and salt. Add flour; beat until smooth. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a 10-inch non-stick skillet; lift and turn pan to cover bottom. Cook until lightly browned. Turn and brown the other side. Remove and keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter, adding butter to skillet as needed. Spread crepes with butter and jelly; roll up. Dust with confectioner’s sugar. Serve immediately. Makes 3 crepes.
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Recipe #21 Baked Breakfast Apple Lowcalorie/Fat
Recipe #21
Baked Breakfast Apple
Lowcalorie/Fat
1 small Golden Delicious apple, cored
1 Tbsp. raisins
2 Tbsp. old-fashioned oats
2 Tbsp. apple juice
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup nonfat ricotta cheese
**See Note below
Place the apple in a microwave-able bowl. Mix together oats,cinnamon and raisins. Fill the cavity of the cored apple with the mixture. Pour the apple juice over the apple and cover it with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for one minute. Turn the dish around halfway and microwave for one minute more. Spoon the ricotta cheese onto a plate and top it with the apple and the heated juice
mixture. Makes one serving. **NOTE: To bake in oven place foil wrap over apple in pan and bake @ 325 *F until apple is soft.
Nutritional values per serving: 183 calories, 1g fat, 100mg sodium, 23mg cholesterol, and 14g protein.
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Recipe #22 Creamy Eggs on Toast
Recipe #22
Creamy Eggs on Toast
Let your own personal tastes guide you in creating this breakfast egg sandwich.
You will need:
Bread
Garlic
Extra-virgin olive oil
Radicchio or any leafy vegetable
Unsalted butter
Large eggs
Milk or cream
Salt
Monterey Jack cheese
Fresh parsley
Use any bread you like: I prefer crusty Italian. After toasting, rub a ton of garlic on for spice and drizzle olive oil to mellow out the flavors. Radicchio's bite is nice, but any leafy vegetable will do. Add the eggs and milk directly to the warm pan poke the yolks and start stirring over low heat. layer the bruschetta-like toast with radicchio, add the creamy eggs and Monterey Jack (which melts instantly as it hits the eggs), then scatter parsley on top.
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Recipe #23 Pancakes With Orange Syrup
Recipe #23
Pancakes With Orange Syrup
1 cup self-rising flour**see below
2 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Orange Syrup:
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup orange juice
In a bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Whisk the egg, milk, orange juice, oil and vanilla until blended; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour batter by 1/3 cupfuls onto a hot griddle coated with nonstick cooking spray. Turn when bubbles form on top; cook until second side is golden brown.
Meanwhile, for syrup, combine the sugar, cornstarch and orange juice in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve warm with pancakes. Serves: 2
**As a substitute for 1 cup of self-rising flour, place 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1 cup.
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Recipe #24 Sour Cream Biscuits
Recipe #24
Sour Cream Biscuits
1 cup self-rising flour**See below
1/4 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tsp vegetable oil
In a bowl combine flour and baking soda. Add sour cream and oil; stir until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 4-6 times. Roll out to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a 2 1/2 in. biscuit cutter. Place on a greased baking sheet. Lightly spray tops with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 425 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 4 biscuits.
**As a substitute for self-rising flour place 1 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/2
tsp salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to equal 1 cup.
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Recipe #25 Omelet Lorraine Lowcalorie/Fat
Recipe #25
Omelet Lorraine
Lowcalorie/Fat
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup reduced-fat shredded Swiss cheese
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
In a small bowl, beat the eggs, egg substitute, milk, onion, salt, and pepper. Coat a 10-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add egg mixture. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When eggs are set, sprinkle bacon, cheese, and parsley over one side; fold omelet over filling. Cover and let stand for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Serves 2.
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Recipes #26 to #30 Desserts..two are Microwave cakes
Recipe #26 Raspberry Trifle
Recipe #26
Raspberry Trifle
(for 2)
2 Tbsp. raspberry preserves (jam)
6 ladyfingers, split
1 Tbsp. sherry
1 cup prepared vanilla pudding (instant)
2 Tbsp. chopped toasted almonds if desired
Spread raspberry preserves over split sides of ladyfingers. Arrange 3 ladyfinger halves, preserves side up, in each of 2 10 to 12-ounce dessert dishes. Sprinkle with half of the sherry, then spread with half of the pudding. Sprinkle with half of the almonds. Repeat layers. Chill thoroughly. Serves 2.
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Recipe #27 Baked Bananas With Brown Sugar
Recipe #27
Baked Bananas With Brown Sugar
4 firm bananas
1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. melted butter
salt
2 to 3 Tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar
Preheat oven to 375° *F. Peel bananas and place in a well greased baking dish. Brush generously with butter and sprinkle lightly with salt. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over bananas. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until bananas are tender. Serve with syrup or a dessert sauce, if desired. Serves 2 to 4.
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Recipe #28 Chocolate-Cinnamon Sundae Cake Verylow/calorie/fat
Recipe #28
Chocolate-Cinnamon Sundae Cake
"YUMMY"!
Verylow/Fat/Carb
Lowcalorie
Diabetic Exchanges
2/3 cup Bisquick mix
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons fat-free egg product or 1 egg white
1/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 1/2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened
1/2 cup chocolate-flavor syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 pint (1 cup) reduced-fat vanilla ice cream, if desired
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; lightly flour. In small bowl, beat all ingredients except chocolate syrup, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and the ice cream with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Before serving cake, in small microwavable bowl, stir chocolate syrup and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Microwave on High 1 minute; stir. Drizzle warm sauce over warm or cool cake. Serve with ice cream. Serves 2.
Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 260 (Calories from Fat 50); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 240mg; Total Carbohydrate 49g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 30g); Protein 4g Exchanges: 1 Starch; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3
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Recipe #29 Microwave Banana-Cherry Cake
Recipe #29
Banana-Cherry Cake
(for one)
Microwave
You can really taste banana in the cake.
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
Mix dry ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside. Place 1 tsp. butter in 16 oz. casserole. Cook 30 seconds at 100% power to melt.
2 oz. (1/4 cup) ripe banana
3 Tbsp.. granulated sugar
1 small egg
1 Tbsp. milk
Add the banana, sugar, egg and milk to the butter. Stir to mix. Dump mixture into the dry mixture and stir until well-mixed.
1 1/2 oz. chopped and pitted
dark sweet cherries**
4 Tbsp. chopped nuts
Fold in cherries and nuts. Pour batter into the 16 oz. casserole. Cook 5:00 minutes at 100% power, giving dish a half-turn halfway through cooking time. (Autorotating oven: Eliminate turn.) Place dish on flat surface to finish cooking for 5 minutes. Place plate over casserole and turn cake over onto plate. Turn cake right-side-up. Serve 1.
**raisins, chocolate chips, or butterscotch morsels, may be substituted for cherries. Use green and/or red candied cherries to make a holiday cake. Ocean Spray's Craisins (Sweetened Dried Cranberries) also taste great in this recipe.
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Recipe #30 Microwave Walnut Torte
Recipe #30
Walnut Torte
(for one)
Microwave
1 small egg
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup graham cracker
crumbs
2 Tbsp. finely chopped
walnuts or pecans
Place all ingredients in 2-cup liquid measure. Beat with electric mixer until well mixed. Pour into 1-pint Menu-ette. Cook 1:50 minutes at 100% power, giving Menu-ette a half-turn halfway through cooking time. (Autorotating oven: Eliminate turn.) Let stand 10 minutes to cool. Serves 1.
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Recipes #31 to #45 Main Dish Recipes
Recipe #31
Turkey Pie
A variation on the traditional shepherd's pie Time: 35 minutes
1/2 - 3/4 lb ground turkey, beef or sausage
1 medium onion
2 stalks celery
1/2 green pepper - save rest for Tuesday
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 egg
leftover mashed potatoes - 1 1/2 - 2 cups
1/2 cup shredded cheese - your choice
Chop onion, garlic, celery and pepper. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add vegetables and saut'e 6 - 8 minutes, until they start to get tender. Add turkey (or beef) and saut'e;, breaking it up as it browns. Mix cornstarch, stock, mustard and thyme. Add to turkey mixture, stirring until thick. Pour turkey mixture into a baking dish. Use a 9 inch (22.5cm) square. You want it to be just big enough to hold the meat plus the potato topping. In medium bowl lightly beat the egg. Add the potatoes and stir thoroughly to combine. Spoon potato topping over meat - covering as best you can. Sprinkle the whole with cheese and bake at 400F (200C) until heated through and cheese is bubbly - about 15 minutes. Serve.
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Recipe #32 Farmhouse Pasta
Recipe #32
Farmhouse Pasta
Time: 30 minutes
1 small onion (or 1/2 large)
1 clove garlic
4 oz mushrooms (125 gr)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 package frozen spinach 9 oz (250 gr)
4 - 6 slices Prosciutto, Serrano or other dry-cured ham
4 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/3 cup water
1 small box chevre (goat cheese) - small carton of creamy goat cheese - 4 -5 oz (150 gr) (Chevraux in France)
fettuccini, preferably fresh, enough for 2 persons - 9 oz, (250 gr)
Cook pasta according to package instructions. While waiting for the water to boil, prepare sauce. Thaw spinach and squeeze dry. Clean mushrooms Chop onions, mushrooms and ham. Mince garlic. Heat oil in medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, mushrooms and ham. Saut'e for 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, spinach and water, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add goat cheese and stir until it melts. Toss with pasta and serve immediately.
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Recipe #33 Chicken Foo Yung for two
Recipe #33
Chicken Foo Yung
(for two)
Quick Easy!
1 Tbs. Sunflower Oil or Peanut Oil
8-oz. boned Chicken Breast, cut into strips
2 tsp. Salt (divided)
1 medium Onion, sliced
7 oz. fresh or frozen Peas
8 oz. Beansprouts
5 whole Eggs, beaten
3 oz. Mushrooms, sliced
NOTE: Can use a large skillet instead of a wok:
Heat the oil in a wok/skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Stir fry the chicken until lightly browned. Add one teaspoon of salt, the onion slices, and the peas, and stir fry for another 2 minutes. Add the beansprouts and stir fry for a minute more. Add the eggs, beaten with the other teaspoon salt, and the mushrooms to the ingredients in the wok; reduce the heat to a low setting. Stir occasionally while the eggs set so that the mixture does not burn on the bottom of the hot wok. When the mixture has set and is brown in places, the dish is ready to be served. Goes great with a brown gravy and steamed white rice. Serves 2.
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Recipe #34 Bacon Cheddar Frittata
Lowcalorie/Fat
Recipe #34
Bacon Cheddar Frittata
Lowcalorie/Fat
Very low carb
3 eggs
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled
In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, onion, butter, salt and pepper. Pour into a shallow 3-cup baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until eggs are set. Serves: 2
Per Serving: (prepared with egg substitute, fat-free milk, reduced-fat butter and reduced-fat cheese) equals 227 calories, 14 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 757 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 22 g protein.
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Recipe #35 Easy Shrimp Pasta
Recipe #35
Easy Shrimp Pasta
1 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
1/2 lb. (225 g) uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
120 g fettuccine, uncooked
1 tomato, chopped
60 g (1/4 of 250-g pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Brick Cream Cheese, cubed
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves, divided
2 Tbsp. KRAFT 100% Parmesan Finely Shredded Cheese
Pour dressing over shrimp in small bowl; cover. Refrigerate 20 min. to marinate. Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat large skillet on medium heat; add shrimp. Cook 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently. Remove shrimp from skillet, using slotted spoon; cover to keep warm. Set aside. ADD tomatoes, cream cheese and 1 Tbsp. of the basil to same skillet; cook and stir 3 min. or until well blended. Add shrimp; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. DRAIN pasta. Place on large serving platter; top with the shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbsp. basil and the shredded cheese. Serves 2.
NOTE: If you prefer it saucier, stir a small amount of milk into the shrimp mixture.
Nutrition Information Per Serving (1-3/4 cups (425 ml)): 540 calories, 23g total fat, 10g saturated fat, 180mg cholesterol, 740mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate, 4g dietary fibre, 5g sugars, 33g protein, 20%DV vitamin A, 15%DV vitamin C, 20%DV calcium, 35%DV iron
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Recipe #36 Ham-Wrapped Fruit Low/fat
Recipe #36
Ham-Wrapped Fruit
(for 2)
Low/fat
1/4 cup light cream cheese
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
2 ounces thinly sliced fully-cooked ham, cut into 1x4-inch strips
1/4 medium cantaloupe or honeydew melon, cut into thin wedges and peeled
2 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
In small bowl combine cream cheese and orange marmalade; mix well. Spread cream cheese mixture on one side of each ham strip. Place a piece of fruit on each ham strip and wrap around fruit. Cover and chill. Serves 2 (1 oz ham per serving.)
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Recipe #37 Scalloped Potatoes and Leeks
Recipe #37
Scalloped Potatoes and Leeks
9 ounces pared all-purpose potatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thoroughly washed sliced leeks
1 1/2 ounces reduced-fat Swiss cheese, shredded
1/8 tsp each salt and white pepper
1/2 cup canned ready to serve low-sodium chicken broth
Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray and arrange half of the potato slices in plate. Top with half of the leeks, half of the cheese, the remaining potato slices, and the remaining leeks. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and then top with remaining cheese. Pour broth evenly over cheese and bake until potatoes are tender, 20 minutes. Serves 2.
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Recipe #38 Honey Baked Chicken
Recipe #38
Honey Baked Chicken
2 chicken breast halves (bone-in)
2 Tbsp butter or margarine
1/2 cup honey
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp prepared mustard
Place the chicken in a greased or foil-lined 9-in. square baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325 for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; cook and stir over low heat until well blended and heated through. Pour over chicken. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear. Baste before serving. 2 servings.
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Recipe #39 Croque Monsieur (Sandwiches)
Recipe #39
Croque Monsieur (Sandwiches)
2 thick slices crusty bread
2 Tbsp. PHILADELPHIA Herb & Garlic Cream Cheese Spread
8 slices (125 g) Blackforest ham or turkey
3/4 cup shredded KRAFT Swiss Cheese
PREHEAT broiler. Place bread on baking sheet. Broil 2 to 3 inches from heat source 30 sec. or until toasted. Turn bread over. SPREAD 1 Tbsp. of the cream cheese spread on each bread slice. Place 4 ham slices on each bread slice; sprinkle each with cheese. BROIL 2 to 3 inches form heat source 30 sec. or until cheese melts. Serve immediately. Serves: 2.
Variation Do It As a Sandwich:
Top each serving with second bread slice. Sprinkle top of bread with cheese. Broil until cheese melts. Serving Suggestion: Serve with a crisp green salad.
Variation: Substitute sliced spicy Italian salami for the ham, and manchego cheese for the Swiss cheese.
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Recipe #40 Hamburger and Gravy w/toast or biscuits
Recipe #40
Hamburger and Gravy
1/2 lb. hamburger
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup butter or margarine
Salt and pepper
1 cup cream
1 cup water
Crumble hamburger into saucepan and stir until brown; drain on paper towel.
Return to pan; add butter, flour, salt and pepper to taste. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add cream and water together; cook until thick. Serve over toast or biscuits. Serves 2.
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Recipe #41 Clam Chowder for One
Recipe #41
Clam Chowder for One
1/2 cup cubed peeled potato
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/8 tsp. salt
Pinch pepper
1/2 cup water
1 (6-1/2-oz.) can chopped clams, drained
2/3 cup milk
Just enough chicken broth to cover potato and vegetables
1 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled
Chopped parsley, optional
In a small saucepan, cook potato, onion, salt and pepper in minimal amount of chicken broth until vegetables are tender (do not drain). Add clams, milk, butter and bacon; heat through (do not boil). Sprinkle with parsley. Serves 1.
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Recipe #42 Chicken With Curried Fruit
Recipe #42
Chicken With Curried Fruit
Serves 1
1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. curry powder, or to taste
1/2 boneless, skinless chicken breast (4 oz.), cut into 1-inch
squares
1/4-cup orange juice
1 tsp. light brown sugar
1 peach (preferably at room temperature), peeled, pitted and cut into 1/4-inch wedges. Heat olive oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add water, stir in curry powder and heat until bubbly. Add chicken and cook, covered stirring occasionally until chicken is lightly browned and cooked through (4 to 5 minutes). Meanwhile, in a measuring cup, combine the orange juice and brown sugar, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove chicken from pan, place in a bowl and cover to keep warm. Reduce the heat to low. Add peach wedges and orange juice to mixture and place in skillet. Stir until the fruit is lightly cooked and the sauce bubbly (about 2 minutes). Stir in the chicken and heat for 30 seconds. Taste and adjust seasonings. Spoon mixture onto a serving plate. Serves 1.
Makes one serving; nutritional values per serving: 316 calories, 34.7 grams of protein, 6.2 grams of fat, 87mg sodium, and 73mg sodium.
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Recipe #43 Roasted Veggie Pizza (for two) Low/calorie/carb
Recipe #43
Roasted Veggie Pizza
(w/Parmasan Cheese)
Serves 1
Low/calorie/carb
Heart Healthy Low carb pita
One wedge Light Swiss cheese
1/2 cup sliced summer squash
1/2 cup sliced small zuchini
1 Tbsp olive oil
Salt/Pepper
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan (use low fat)
Fresh herbs like Cilantro etc.
**See NOTE
Roast veggies with Olive oil, salt, pepper and herbs in oven at 350 F*. for about 1/2 hour. Spread Swiss Cheese on the pita, top with veggies, then sprinkle parmesan on top. Return to oven for another 20 minutes or so. **NOTE: you can try various roasted veggies/spices/herbs. Serves 1.
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 283.4 Total Fat: 20.1 g Cholesterol: 17.9 mg Sodium: 450.0 mg Total Carbs: 16.8 g Dietary Fiber: 6.9 g Protein: 14.9 g
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Recipe #44
Cheese Strata
4 slices bread, buttered
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup light cream
2 tbsp. margarine, melted
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. paprika
1-1/2 cups shredded American cheese
Dash of cayenne pepper
Cut each bread slice diagonally into 4 triangles. Line bottom and sides of buttered 8-in. square baking dish with bread triangles. Combine eggs with remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into prepared dish. Bake at 350ºF. for 30 to 40 minutes or until set. Serves 2.
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Recipe #45 Chicken Chow Mein Low Sodium/Fat
Recipe #45
Chicken Chow Mein
Low Sodium/Fat
6 ounces uncooked fresh Chinese egg noodles
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder
6 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts,
coarsely chopped
2 green onions, sliced
2 cups thinly sliced bok choy
1-1/2 cups mixed frozen vegetables, thawed and
drained
1 can (8-ounce) sliced water chestnuts, drained
and rinsed
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and rinse well under cold water until pasta is cool; drain well. Lightly spray 9-inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spread noodles in pan, pressing firmly. Lightly spray top of noodles with nonstick cooking spray. Bake 10 minutes. Invert noodles onto baking sheet or large plate. Carefully slide noodle cake back into cake pan. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until top is crisp and lightly browned. Transfer to serving platter. Whisk together next 6 ingredients in small bowl until cornstarch is dissolved; set aside.
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add chicken and green onions. Cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in bok choy, mixed vegetables and water chestnuts. Cook 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Push vegetables to one side of skillet; stir in sauce. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in bean sprouts. Spoon over noodle cake. Serves 2.
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Recipe #46 YUMMY Easy Seven Layer Squares
Recipe #46
Seven Layer Squares
"YUM" YUM"!!
Easy!
1/2 cup butter (1 stick) melted
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup coconut
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 1/2 cups pecans or walnuts (chopped)
1 can sweetened Eagle Brand condensed milk
Pour the melted butter into an 8"x 8" pan. Add remaining ingredients in order given as layers. Do not mix just build the layers and place in preheated 350 *F. oven and bake untill browning occurs on the edges. Cool in pan. When cooled cut into squares. "ENJOY"!
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Recipe #47 Fruit Cobblers for Two
Recipe #47
Fruit Cobblers
(for Two)
Make just enough hot fruit dessert to share without having leftovers.
1 cup fruit pie filling, (apple, peach, cherry or blueberry)
1/2 cup Original Bisquick® mix
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon butter or margarine, softened
Heat oven to 400ºF. Divide pie filling between 2 ungreased 10-ounce custard cups. Stir remaining ingredients until soft dough forms. Spoon half of dough onto pie filling in each custard cup. Sprinkle with additional sugar if desired. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until topping is light brown. Serves 2.
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Recipe #48 Chocolate Banana Burrito
Recipe #48
Chocolate Banana Burrito
1 whole fresh banana, fresh, peeled
1 tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips
1 (10-inch) flour tortilla
1 scoop vanilla ice cream
1 tablespoon pecan pieces, toasted
1 egg yolk
2 ounces caramel sauce
1/2 ounce chocolate syrup
Warm tortilla. Roll banana with chocolate chips, place in tortilla. Fold ends over, seal with egg yolk. Deep fry until golden brown and chocolate is melted, about 4 minutes at 350 degrees F. Cut in center on a bias. Place burrito with points up on a dessert plate, pooled with caramel sauce. Add scoop of vanilla ice cream next to burrito. Sprinkle with pecans, decorate with chocolate syrup. Serves 1.
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Recipe #49 Lemon Pudding Cake
Recipe #49
Lemon Pudding Cake
1 egg, seperated
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Dash of salt
Whipped cream, optional
Beat egg yolk. Add sugar, milk, flour, lemon juice, peel and salt; beat until smooth. Beat egg white until stiff peaks form; gently fold into lemon mixture. Pour into 2 ungreased 6-ounce custard cups. Place the cups in an 8-inch square baking dish. Pour boiling water into pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake at 325 degrees for 40-45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden. Serve with whipped cream. Serves 2.
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Recipe #50
Chocolate Cake
CAKE:
2 1-ounce squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sour milk**
FROSTING:
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup milk
2 1-ounce squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 tablespoons shortening
1 tablespoons light corn syrup
Dash of salt
2 tablespoons butter or margerine
1 teaspoon vanilla
In mixing bowl, stir chocloate and water until blended. Add sugar, shortening, egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the chocolate mixture alternately with sour milk. Pour into a greased 8-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes. Cool completely. For frosting, combine the first six ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, remove from heat. Set pan into a larger pan of ice water. Beat for 1 minute. Add butter and vanilla. Beat until frosting is desired spreading consistency, up to 10 minutes. Frost cake. Serves 4. Can Freeze.
Note: **To sour milk, place 1 teaspoon white vinegar in a measuring cup; add milk to equal 1/4 cup.
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Recipe #51
Half a Cake
Cake mix
Here's how to use half of the box of cake mix to make a smaller cake. Save the rest for another time!
1-3/4 cups mix from 18-ounce box of cake mix
2/3 cup liquid
1/4 cup oil
1 egg
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8" square or round cake pan with nonstick baking spray containing flour and set aside. In medium bowl, combine cake mix, liquid, oil, and egg; mix until combined, then beat for 1 minute at medium speed. Pour into pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool completely, then frost or dust with powdered sugar. I myself like to use a whole can of ready-to-spread frosting on this small cake! Serves 4-6. Can Freeze.
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Recipe #52 Applesauce Parfaits Lowcalorie/Fat
Recipe #52
Applesauce Parfaits
Lowcalorie/Fat
applesauce (unsweetened)
fat free sour cream
sugar subtitute
Gingersnaps
Layer applesauce, fat free sour cream sweetened with sugar, and crushed Gingersnaps in Parfait glasses or dessert dishes. Serves 2.
**Note: No ingredient measure specificated..use own ingrediant measurements to your taste.
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Recipe #53 Small Banana Cake
Recipe #53
Small Banana Cake
Cake Mix
If you're cooking for one or two, use just half a cake mix to make this delicious and moist banana cake filled with chocolate chips.
1-3/4 cups cake mix from 18-ounce box
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup mashed banana
2 tablespoons oil
1 egg
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8" square or round cake pan with nonstick baking spray containing flour and set aside. In medium bowl, combine cake mix, water, milk, banana, oil, and egg; mix until combined, then beat for 1 minute at medium speed. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool completely, then frost or dust with powdered sugar. Serves 4-6.
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Recipe #54 Rice Pudding (for one)
Recipe #54
Rice Pudding
(for one)
1/2 cup cooked rice (not instant)
1 egg slightly beaten
1 Tbsp. sugar
pinch of salt
1 cup milk
raisins or nuts (if desired)
Cinnamon if desired
Preheat oven to 350 *F; Mix together rice, egg, sugar, salt and milk. Pour into small casserole or custard cups. Bake for 45 mins. or untill golden and set when toothpick inserted comes out clean. Serve warm or chilled. Serves 1.
Suggestion for completing meal--Tuna Salad, whole wheat roll.
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Recipe #55
Jelly Crepes
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk + 1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flour butter or margarine, softened
strawberry or grape jelly
confectioner’s sugar
In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and salt. Add flour; beat until smooth. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a 10-inch non-stick skillet; lift and turn pan to cover bottom. Cook until lightly browned. Turn and brown the other side. Remove and keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter, adding butter to skillet as needed. Spread crepes with butter and jelly; roll up. Dust with confectioner’s sugar. Serve immediately. Makes 3 crepes.
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Recipe #56 Fruit Cobblers (for two)
Recipe #56
Fruit Cobblers
(for Two)
Make just enough hot fruit dessert to share without having leftovers.
1 cup fruit pie filling, (apple, peach, cherry or blueberry)
1/2 cup Original Bisquick mix
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon butter or margarine, softened
Heat oven to 400ºF. Divide pie filling between 2 ungreased 10-ounce custard cups. Stir remaining ingredients until soft dough forms. Spoon half of dough onto pie filling in each custard cup. Sprinkle with additional sugar if desired. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until topping is light brown. Serves 2.
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Recipe #57 Lemon Pudding Cake
Recipe #57
Lemon Pudding Cake
Serves 2
1 egg, seperated
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Dash of salt
Whipped cream, optional
Beat egg yolk. Add sugar, milk, flour, lemon juice, peel and salt; beat until smooth. Beat egg white until stiff peaks form; gently fold into lemon mixture. Pour into 2 ungreased 6-ounce custard cups. Place the cups in an 8-inch square baking dish. Pour boiling water into pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake at 325 degrees for 40-45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden. Serve with whipped cream. Serves 2.
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Recipe #58 Mini Apple Crisp
Recipe #58
Mini Apple Crisp
Serves 1
1 medium apple, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
cream, optional
Place apple slices in a small greased baking dish. In a small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add oats and cinnamon. Sprinkle over apple slices. Bake, uncovered, at 350ºF for 35-40 minutes or until tender. Serve with cream if desired. Serves 1.
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Recipe #59 Vanilla Custard Cups From Betty
Recipe #59
Vanilla Custard Cups
Serves 2
1 egg
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt -- optional
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
In a bowl, beat egg, milk, brown sugar, vanilla and salt if desired until blended. Pour into two ungreased 6-oz. custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Place cups in a 9-inch square baking Pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1 inch. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 30 - 35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Makes 2 servings.
From Betty Burnaby, B.C. Canada
"Thankyou"! Betty
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Recipe #60 Raspberry Cream Cheese Strata
Recipe #60
Raspberry Cream Cheese Strata
Serves 2
4 slices bread, cut into 1-inch cubes, divided
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries
3 eggs
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 cup 2% milk
RASPBERRY SYRUP
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries
1 teaspoon butter
Place half of the bread cubes in a shallow 1-quart baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with cream cheese and raspberries. In a small mixing bowl, combine the eggs, syrup, milk and remaining bread cubes; spoon over raspberries. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until set. Meanwhile, for syrup, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until syrup reaches desired consistency. Add berries; mash slightly. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Pour over strata. Serve immediately. Serves: 2
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Recipe #61 Apple Lemon Puff
Recipe #61
Apple Lemon Puff
1-1/2 tsp. butter or margarine
1 small apple, peeled, cored and cut into rings
6 tsp. sugar, divided
1 egg, separated
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. all-purpose flour
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add apple rings; sprinkle with 2 tsp. of sugar. Cook until tender, turning once. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolk, lemon peel and vanilla for 1 minute. In another mixing bowl, beat egg white until stiff peaks form; fold in flour and remaining sugar. Fold into egg yolk mixture. Place apple rings in a greased 2-cup baking dish. Spread egg mixture on top. Bake at 350ºF. for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and set. Invert onto a serving plate. Makes 1 serving.
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Recipe #62 Microwave Chocolate Pudding (for one) Lowcalorie/Fat
Recipe #62
Microwave Chocolate Pudding
(for one)
Lowcalorie/Fat
You can double this quick microwave recipe.
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Dutch process or Hershey's cocoa powder
European cocoa (see Note below)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup skim milk, (or 1% or 2% Milk)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cool-Whip frozen light topping (optional)
walnut pieces (optional)
Combine sugar, cocoa, and cornstarch in a 1-quart glass measure, and stir well. Gradually add milk, stirring with a wire whisk. Microwave milk mixture at HIGH for 90 seconds, and stir well. Microwave again at MEDIUM-HIGH for 90 seconds, or until mixture is thickened. Add the vanilla extract, and stir well with a wire whisk. Pour into small bowl/dish. Chill well. Top with Cool Whip and/or small walnut pieces if desired. Serves 1.
Note: There are 2 types of cocoa powder - Dutch process and American style. Use Droste brand for Dutch processed and Ghirardelli or Hershey's for American Style.
Nutrition Facts:
Amount Per Serving: Calories 286 - Calories from Fat 15
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 5%, Protein 12%, Carbohydrate 83%
Fat 2g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 3mg, Sodium 172mg, Total Carbohydrate 59g
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Recipe #63
Lemon Pudding
(for one)
Microwave
1 small egg
2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour**
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. grated lemon rind
or dried lemon peel
3 Tbsp. milk
Place egg, sugar, and flour in 2-cup liquid measure. Beat with electric mixer until thick. Add lemon juice and lemon rind and mix. Add milk and beat until well mixed. Pour into 8-oz. Ceramic custard cup. Set aside.
NEXT:
1 cup water
Pour water into 1 1/2-pint Menu-ette. Cook 1:00 minute at 100% power. Carefully place custard cup in hot water. Cook 55 seconds at 100% power. Turn Menu-ette halfway around. Cook 50 seconds at 100% power. Serve warm or chilled. If chilled pudding is weepy when eaten, increase cooking time a little next time so pudding will stay firm when chilled. Serves 1.
**For a more cake-like pudding, increase flour to 3 Tbsp. Cooking time remains the same.
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Recipe #64 Chocolate Pudding #1
Recipe #64
Chocolate Pudding #1
Time: 10 minutes plus chilling
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp flour
pinch of salt
2 cups milk (low fat is okay)
1 tsp butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 oz Kahlua(or however much you want) (optional)
or Chocolate Sauce/syrup (optional)
Mix sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, flour and salt in large, saucepan. Add 1 cup of milk, turn heat to medium and whisk, dissolving dry ingredients. Add remaining milk and continue whisking over medium heat until thickened and starting to simmer - 5 - 7 minutes. Simmer for 1 minutes, whisking constantly. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Pour into pretty glasses, dessert dishes or custard. This may make more than you want - if it does, just save some for tomorrow (breakfast?). Chill for 2 hours in the refrigerator or 1 hour in the freezer. Pour Kahlua or Chocolate sauce/syrup over the top, and serve.
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Recipe #65 Chocolate Pudding #2
Recipe #65
Chocolate Pudding #2
(for One)
Microwave
1 1/2 tsp. corn starch
pinch of salt
1/2 cup milk
1 oz. (1/4 cup) chocolate
Chocolate chips
Combine corn starch, salt and milk together in an 8 oz. custard cup. Add chocolate chips. Cook 1:00 minute at 100% power until hot, but not boiling. Stir until the melted chocolate chips are completely blended with the milk mixture. Cook 45 seconds at 100% power more until just beginning to boil. Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional) Serve warm or chilled. Delicious if topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. "ENJOY"!
Make it right in the bowl your going to eat it from. It is good both warm and cold. For a different taste, use mint flavored chocolate chips.
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Recipe #66 Chicken With Curried Fruit
Recipe #66
Chicken With Curried Fruit
1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. curry powder, or to taste
1/2 boneless, skinless chicken breast (4 oz.), cut into 1-inch
squares
1/4-cup orange juice
1 tsp. light brown sugar
1 peach (preferably at room temperature), peeled, pitted and cut into 1/4-inch wedges Heat olive oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add water, stir in curry powder and heat until bubbly. Add chicken and cook, covered stirring occasionally until chicken is lightly browned and cooked through (4 to 5 minutes). Meanwhile, in a measuring cup, combine the orange juice and brown sugar, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove chicken from pan, place in a bowl and cover to keep warm. Reduce the heat to low. Add peach wedges and orange juice to mixture and place in skillet. Stir until the fruit is lightly cooked and the sauce bubbly (about 2 minutes). Stir in the chicken and heat for 30 seconds. Taste and adjust seasonings. Spoon mixture onto a serving plate. Makes one serving.
Nutritional values per serving: 316 calories, 34.7 grams of protein, 6.2 grams of fat, 87mg sodium, and 73mg sodium.
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Recipe #67
Mini Hot Pot
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 red onion, peeled and diced
200g/7¼oz minced beef
1/2 beef tomato, diced
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
55g/2oz peas
1 egg
55g/2oz unsalted butter
1/4 potato, peeled and thinly sliced
To serve:
85g/3oz peas
salt and freshly ground black pepper
knob of butter
splash of white wine vinegar
Pre-heat the oven to 220C/425 *F. Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes, to soften. Stir in the beef and cook for a few minutes, to brown. Add the tomato, Worcestershire sauce, peas and egg. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, gently melt the butter in a non-stick frying pan and fry the potato slices for 4-5 minutes on each side. Line an individual casserole dish, on a baking tray with half the potato slices and then fill with the beef mixture. Top with the remaining potato slices. Cook in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through. Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the peas according to packet instruction. Drain. Return the peas to the pan and add the seasoning, butter and vinegar. Mash until smooth and creamy. Remove the hot pot from the oven and transfer to a serving plate. Or serve in the casserole dish. Spoon the mashy peas alongside to serve. Serves 1.
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Recipe #68 Chilli con carne
Recipe #68
Chilli con carne
1 tbsp olive oil
55g-85g/2-3oz minced beef
1/3 green romera pepper
1 tomato, diced
1/2 tin of mixed bean salad
1 tbsp tomato purée
pinch of chilli flakes
30g/1oz mild cheese, grated
Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Fry the beef, pepper, tomato, beans, tomato purée and chilli flakes in the pan for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently or until the beef is browned and cooked through and the vegetables soft. Transfer the mixture to a serving plate and sprinkle with the grated cheese to serve. Serves 1.
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Recipe #69 Mushroom Spinach Omelet From Ana
Recipe #69
Mushroom Spinach Omelet
1 egg
3 egg whites
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup torn fresh spinach
In a small bowl, beat the egg and egg whites. Add cheeses, salt, pepper flakes, garlic powder and pepper; mix well. Set aside. In an 8-in. nonstick skillet, sauté the mushrooms, green pepper and onion in oil for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add spinach; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Add egg mixture. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. Cut into wedges. Serve immediately. Serves 2.
From Ana Burnaby, B.C. Canada
"Thankyou"! Ana
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Recipe #70 Mushroom Manicotti (for two)
Recipe #70
Mushroom Manicotti
Delicious cheese-filled pasta shells topped with a rich, creamy sauce.
4 uncooked manicotti pasta shells
Garlic-Mushroom Sauce:
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (5 oz)
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/3 cup dry sherry, dry white wine or chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whipping cream
Filling:
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese**
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup diced cooked ham**
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or 1 teaspoon freeze-dried chives
Heat oven to 375°F. Cook and drain manicotti shells as directed on package. In 3-quart saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Cook mushrooms, 2 tablespoons onion and garlic in butter about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in sherry, lemon juice, lemon pepper and salt. Cook over medium-high heat about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until almost all liquid has evaporated. Stir in whipping cream. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil over medium-high heat about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened. In small bowl, mix cream cheese, feta cheese, 2 tablespoons onion and the Worcestershire sauce with fork until well blended. Stir in ham and chives. Fill each shell with about 3 tablespoons of the cheese mixture, using small spoon. Pour half of sauce unto ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish. Arrange filled shells in dish. Spoon remaining sauce over shells. Cover and bake about 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serves 2.
NOTE: **You need only a small amount of ham for this recipe. Buy just what you need by purchasing a slice or two from the deli.
Substitution: **Use farmer cheese or blue cheese in place of the feta in this elegant main dish.
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Recipe #71 Slow Cooker Creole Jambalaya
Recipe #71
Slow Cooker Creole Jambalaya
(for 2)
Diabetic Exchanges
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion, undrained
1/2 cup chopped fully cooked smoked sausage
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 drops red pepper sauce
6 ounces uncooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, thawed if frozen
1 cup hot cooked rice
In 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except shrimp and rice. Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Stir in shrimp. Cover and cook on low heat setting about 30 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. Serve with rice. Serves 2.
Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 390 (Calories from Fat 130); Total Fat 15g (Saturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 150mg; Sodium 1760mg; Total Carbohydrate 40g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 11g); Protein 26g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 25%; Vitamin C 25%; Calcium 10%; Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 3 Medium-Fat Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 1/2
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Recipe #72 Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Recipe #72
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
(for two)
1/2 pound beef stew meat
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of golden mushroom soup
1 jar (2 1/2 ounces) Green Giant® sliced mushrooms, drained
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups hot cooked noodles or rice
In 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker, mix beef, onion, soup, mushrooms and pepper. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until beef is very tender. Stir sour cream into beef mixture. Serve over noodles. Serves 2.
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Recipe #73 Broccoli Quiche
Recipe #73
Broccoli Quiche
1/4 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/8 chopped onions
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 egg, beaten
1/8 cup half and half
1/2 cup cooked rice
1/2 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
dash cayenne pepper
Balsamic vinegar (optional)
tomato rose for garnish (optional)
Combine broccoli, onions and mushrooms in greased 10-inch microproof quiche dish or pie plate. Cover and cook on high (maximum power) 5 minutes. Blend eggs and half and half in medium bowl. Add rice, cheeses, salt, pepper and Balsamic vinegar. Stir. Pour mixture over vegetables. Stir gently. Cook uncovered on medium (50% power) 9 to 11 minutes or until quiche is set. Let stand 10 minutes. Garnish with tomato rose. Makes 2 servings.
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Recipe #74 Baked Chicken 'n' Potatoes
Recipe #74
Baked Chicken 'n' Potatoes
1 chicken breast, halved
1 or 2 potatoes, peeled & sliced in half
Olive oil, for brushing
Onion powder Garlic powder
Salt
Pepper
Grated parmesan cheese
Place chicken halves and potatoes in small baking dish. Brush with olive oil. Sprinkle onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Top all with Parmesan cheese. Bake 350 degrees 1 - 1 1/2 hours. Serve with fresh vegetable.
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Recipe #75 Cashew Chicken Low Fat
Recipe #75
Cashew Chicken
(Low Fat and Fast Too!)
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
12 snow peas
3/4 cup broccoli flowerets
1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
1 small onion
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon + 1 1/2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon oil
A little less than 1/4 cup dry roasted cashew nuts (peanuts may be substituted)
Slice chicken into 1-inch square pieces. Remove the ends and strings from snow peas. Chop broccoli into bite-size pieces. Mix together soy sauce and cornstarch. Arrange all ingredients at the table with electric frying pan or wok. Add oil to pan. Add chicken and cook quickly, turning until it turns opaque. Add snow peas, broccoli, mushrooms and onions; pour in broth. Cover and simmer 3 minutes. Stir the soy sauce mixture into the pan juices and cook until sauce is thickened, stirring constantly, then simmer 2 minutes. Sprinkle in nuts. Serve with cooked rice.
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